The Light that Won’t Go Out
A light bulb in a fire station in Livermore, California has been burning for over a century. The 4-watt bulb was installed in 1901 and is still going strong. The light is now 110 years old and has only...
View ArticleThat’s a Lot of Oatmeal
The world’s largest bowl of oatmeal was filled and served to hungry spectators in St. Ansgar, Iowa. It was the main attraction and celebration for part of the first ever Oatmeal Day on June 18. The...
View ArticleThe World’s 9 Tallest Buildings
Remember when the Sears Tower was the world’s tallest building? It wasn’t that long ago. Well, now it just barely squeaks into the top 10. Unsurprisingly, it’s been supplanted by the products of...
View Article9 World Records You Wouldn’t Want To Hold
To be a record holder is a great distinction. But distinction isn’t always a good thing. Being the smelliest person in a room is a distinction, but few are in a hurry to claim that title. The nine...
View ArticleFive Ball Foot Juggle (Video)
Selyna Bogino is practicing to beat the world record for the longest 5-ball juggling routine. The difficult routine requires unbroken concentration and a lot of skill and coordination. She throws...
View Article47-Foot Long Bratwurst (Video)
The Berghoff, a German restaurant located in Chicago, took on the ambitious task of cooking up the world’s largest bratwurst. The 47-footer was debuted at their annual Oktoberfest celebration. The...
View ArticleThe Armless Archer (Video)
Matt Stutzman was born with no arms. For the past two years, he’s been practicing shooting his bow and arrows using his foot and mouth. He decided to take on the Guinness world record for the longest...
View ArticleBreaking the Ice (9 Pics)
Sometimes during a submarine’s ascent they have to break through layers of ice and snow to reach the surface. The crew of the United States Army’s USS Charlotte faced the biggest blockage when they...
View ArticleWorld’s Tallest Statues (8 Pics)
These striking statues are not only impeccably crafted, they are also very big. The tallest in the world. They must have taken many people to complete. Now they stand with their heads in the clouds,...
View ArticleTree with the Biggest Canopy (7 Pics)
The Great Banyan is a tree that grows in Howrah, India. The canopy covers the widest area in the world. The tree is thought to be 200-250 years old. A road was built around the tree’s area, but it...
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